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By TAPINTO HILLSBOROUGH STAFF

September 16, 2018 at 3:10 PM

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - All information on this Police blotter was provided by Hillsborough police. Those facing charges are considered innocent unless proven guilty in Hillsborough Municipal Court. All defendants charged by police were processed and released pending a court appearance.

Aug. 4, 2018 - Michele Neri, 24, of Middlesex was arrested for Possession of Marijuana after being stopped in her vehicle in the 7-11 Parking Lot on Route 206. She was also issued summonses for having a Controlled Dangerous Substance in a motor vehicle and careless driving.

Aug. 5 - Jon E. Sulit, 32, of Hillsborough was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after being stopped in his vehicle in the parking lot of 315 Route 206. He was issued an additional summons for refusing the breathalyzer test.

Aug. 9 - William Sporman Jr., 32, of Hillsborough was arrested for Shoplifting from the Kohls Department Store located at 315 Route. 206. Police said he concealed items on his person valued at $87 and left the store without paying for them.

Aug. 10 - Cole Hoffman, 25, of Hillsborough was arrested for Shoplifting from the Weis Market located at 315 Route 206. Police said he concealed various items of food valued at $28.55 and left the store without paying for them.

Aug. 11 - Lori Lionetti, 53, of South Plainfield was arrested for Shoplifting from the Kohls Department Store located at 315 Route 206. Police said she concealed various items of jewelry valued at $177 and left the store without paying.

Aug. 13 - Drew Brink, 19, and Alex Dimitrov-Kuhl, 19, both of Hillsborough were arrested for Possession of Marijuana after being stopped in a vehicle on Capricorn Drive. Both were also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Aug. 14 - Alexandra Folkner, 20, and Jaqueline Santiago, 22, both of Hillsborough were arrested for Shoplifting from the Kohls Department Store located at 315 Route 206. Police said they concealed clothing valued at $13.99 and left the store without paying.

Aug. 16 - Aaron Dooley, 34, of Hillsborough was arrested for Possession of Marijuana after being stopped in his vehicle on Dewitt Lane. He was also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Aug. 19 - Austin Moyer, 21, of Easton PA, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct during an investigation on Castle Hill Road for a reported disturbance.

Aug. 23 - John Birmingham Jr, 38, of Hillsborough was arrested for theft after he was observed taking an item from a residence on Carriage Way, according to police.. He was additionally charged with criminal mischief for damaging a surveillance camera.

Aug. 26 - Mary Ann Nittolo, 73, of Hillsborough was arrested for Shoplifting from Petrocks Liquors located at 419 Amwell Road on two occasions during the month of August. Police said she concealed a bottle of alcohol valued at $64 on Aug. 9 and again on Aug. 23, and left the store without paying.

Aug. 28 - Aruna Patel, 55, of Kendall Park was arrested for Shoplifting from the Kohls Department Store located at 315 Route 206. Police said she concealed clothing and jewelry valued at $392.97 and left the store without paying.

Aug. 30 - James Holland, 47, of Irvington was arrested for Hindering Apprehension after he provided false information regarding his identity during a traffic stop on Route 206 and Raider Boulevard. He was issued additional summonses for failing to display vehicle documents, failing to maintain vehicle lamps, failing to observe a traffic control device and for having an obstructed windshield, according to police.

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey State Senate approved the establishment of a task force to implement the recommendations made in the “Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act” on Monday. The measure, which was sponsored by Senator Patrick Diegnan (D-Middlesex), was released from the Senate by a vote of 39-0. If approved, the task force created by the bill would examine, evaluate, and make recommendations ...

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey State Senate approved the establishment of a task force to implement ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Everyone but the brewmeister will be working Tuesday at Village Brewing Company.

Just two months away from drawing the first mug of "Somerville Red" and other craft beers brewed on the premises, the owners of what will be the largest micro-brewery in Somerset County were busy Tuesday making sure that plumbers, painters, masons and other workmen didn't get in the way of one ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Everyone but the brewmeister will be working Tuesday at Village Brewing ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - He was always called "Joker," short for Canine 832 Joker's Wild, and for five years, this bloodhound assisted police in Middlesex County on countless missing persons and other investigations.

In 2015, after a young woman was violently assaulted and left for dead, Joker found a track and led law enforcement officers to a residence, and ultimately led to the identity of her ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - He was always called "Joker," short for Canine 832 Joker's Wild, and for five ...

Edison, NJ - Edison Board of Education Member Shannon Peng is warning parents about a new online trend that appears to be targeting children, some as young as 6 years old. The viral trend known as the “Momo Challenge” uses an avatar to communicate with children via the smartphone app “WhatsApp” or through Facebook. After phone users are enticed to contact a user named "Momo" through the ...

Edison, NJ - Edison Board of Education Member Shannon Peng is warning parents about a new online ...

The holiday season has arrived. That means you will be on the giving or receiving end of a poinsettia, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, amaryllis or other holiday plant. Extend the beauty and longevity of these holiday beauties with proper care.

And that starts the minute you leave the florist or garden center. Always protect your gift plants from the harsh outdoors. Professional florists and ...

The holiday season has arrived. That means you will be on the giving or receiving end of a ...

Middlesex County, NJ – The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is now accepting applications for an 8-week-long Sheriff’s Civilian Academy. The Academy, open to residents of Middlesex County and now in its eighth year, will begin in the spring of 2019. The first session is scheduled for March 14, 2019 and classes will continue weekly on Thursdays, and will include one Saturday ...

Middlesex County, NJ – The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is now accepting ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - There are few things better in college wrestling than a good old-fashioned rivalry dual, and there aren’t too many states better at having them than New Jersey.

The crowd at Rutgers Athletic Center certainly made it seem that way, as the Rutgers wrestling team, ranked No. 25 in the country, hosted their rivals from Lawrenceville, Rider. Thanks to the efforts of standouts ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - There are few things better in college wrestling than a good old-fashioned rivalry ...

Democracy House, Middlesex County College’s volunteer service program, collected 42 coats from the College community and gave them to Jersey Cares, which will distribute them to people in need around the county. From left: Arianna Illa, Career Services coordinator who oversees Democracy House; Zaineb Haider (South Brunswick), Asad Faruqi (North Brunswick), Natalie Perera (Edison), Eileen Araujo ...